This textbook is a first-year reader. Lessons in this book relate to objects which are familiar to every child and which may be brought into every schoolroom. In accordance with the method pursued in the majority of the best schools, script is introduced at the same time with the Roman characters. This, besides other advantages, enables the…

This textbook is a second reader with longer words from common vocabulary that pupils should learn to recognize in print as they do in speech. Pupils should learn to use them in conversation more readily because they are to be found in their reader, which trains them in the use of good language. The phonic method is used. A key to the…

This textbook is the seventh reader in a series of school readers to help children acquire the art and the habit of reading well enough to give pleasure not only to themselves, but also to those who listen to them. The contents of this volume have been chosen and arranged to supply the young reader such selections that will be interesting to him…

This textbook is part of a series of school readers to help children acquire the art and the habit of reading well enough to give pleasure not only to themselves, but also to those who listen to them. The selections have been chosen and arranged with strict reference to the capabilities and tastes of the pupils who are to read them, thus making…

This textbook is a fourth-year reader. The lessons in this volume have been prepared and arranged with a view towards several ends: to interest the young reader; to cultivate a taste for the best style of literature as regards both thought and expression; to point the way to an acquaintance with good books; to appeal to the pupil's sense of duty,…

This textbook is a sixth reader. Selections are taken from English and American literature, and when possible, conform to the original works. Many selections have elocutionary value. In making up the Selections for Reading, great care and deliberation have been exercised. Upwards of one hundred leading authors are represented, and thus a wide…

A study demonstrated that the techniques used successfully to increase reading speed of adolescents and adults also are effective with 5th and 6th graders. Timed reading drills were investigated for their effects on reading speed and comprehension. (DP)

Surveys Washington D.C. area educators to determine the current issues in reading. (RB)

Discusses the value of knowing how to read, cites statistics revealing America's commitment to the reading movement, but points out that American is not a literate nation in relative terms. (Author/RB)

Lists criticisms and responses to the i.t.a. (MM)

Fundamental to the language experience approach is an understanding that every child's language can make reading. Every child is an author. (Author)

Compares British and Finnish reading instruction in the primary grades. (RB)